How To Fix RSTRAN669 - Field &1 does not exist in new source

RSTRAN669 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSTRAN - Messages for Transformation

• Message number: 669

• Message text: Field &1 does not exist in new source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSTRAN669 - Field &1 does not exist in new source ?

  The SAP error message RSTRAN669, which states "Field &1 does not exist in new source," typically occurs during the process of data transfer or transformation in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a mismatch between the fields in the source and the target data structures. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during data loading, transformation, or when working with InfoObjects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Mismatch: The field specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the new source structure. This can happen if:
  
  The source data structure has been changed (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed).
  The InfoSource or DataSource has been modified, and the transformation rules have not been updated accordingly.
  The data model has been altered, leading to discrepancies between the source and target.
  
  
  
  Transformation Issues: If you are using a transformation to map fields from the source to the target, the transformation may reference a field that no longer